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How to Cook the Perfect Omelet in Eight Foot Seas!
So you want to cook breakfast out at sea, heeled to leeward like a drunken sailor on shore leave? Well, take it from me, it ain't gonna be easy, mate! But I will share with you some mouth watering secrets that will satisfy the crankiest crew coming off the morning watch! This mouth watering omelet was tried and tested by two salty dogs in rock 'n roll seas off of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina! . . . keep reading
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Five Secret Sail Handling Tips!
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Five Secret Sail Handling Tips! Did you know that you can reduce your sail bag size by 50% of their size with one secret method? Or that a single line can be used to contain a flaked mainsail? Learn to sail like a pro with these five sailing tips! . . . keep reading
Learn to Sail - Offshore Passage from Connecticut to North Carolina
Learn to Sail - Offshore Passage from Connecticut to North Carolina Have you ever wondered what it would be like to crew on a big, offshore, blue-water cruising boat? To trim her sails, to drive her to windward at 8 knots, or to stand a night watch under a canopy of stars? Here's a short video from my most recent crewing adventure aboard a big cruising sailboat . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail - Five Ways to Turbocharge Your Sailing Speed!
Learn to Sail - Five Ways to Turbocharge Your Sailing Speed! Is your small cruising boat giving you the performance of a well tuned machine? How can you power up your sailboat sails right now for faster coastal cruising passages? Put these five powerhouse sail trim secrets into play today! . . . keep reading

Marine Knots Secrets - How to Tie the Super Reliable Anchor Hitch
Marine Knots Secrets - How to Tie the Super Reliable Anchor Hitch Did you know that there's only one marine knot that you should use with a marine anchor? What if you need a second anchor and don't have an eye splice ready to go? Tie this strong, reliable hitch in less than thirty seconds with these three fast and easy steps . . . keep reading

How to Survey a Small Diesel Engine - Tips from a Master
How to Survey a Small Diesel Engine - Tips from a Master Would you like to know the secrets that the top professional surveyors use to inspect a small diesel engine? Henry Mustin-- internationally recognized as one of the world's best--shares seven tips that show you what to look for before, during, and after a sea trial. . . . keep reading

Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Light Air Downwind Sailing Secrets
Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Light Air Downwind Sailing Secrets Have you experienced the frustration of trying to sail downwind in light, variable, and shifty winds? Learn to sail a boat better than ever before with these three secret techniques to make downwind sailing easier, faster, and more fun! . . . keep reading
Chart Navigation Secrets - Seabed Symbols You Need to Know!
Chart Navigation Secrets - Seabed Symbols You Need to Know! Did you know that if you can read sea bottom chart navigation symbols, this will help you when you anchor or go aground. This skill could even save you lots of money if you choose to clean and paint your bottom--without a haul out! Read on to learn these little-known secrets . . . keep reading
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